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1993 Characters, Page 6

Click-to-Reveal Profiles for Edmond Honda, Dhalsim, Zangief, Vega, Balrog, and Sagat

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+ Edmond Honda

EDMOND HONDA - personal name, surname is Japanese for "from the base of the fields"

Char. #277, 7th Street Fighter individual

Japanese, born November 3, 1960. 5'11, 456 lbs.

Game Notes: minor protagonist of the series, with sumo-based moves.

Movie Notes: Portrayed as Chun-Li's laid-back Hawaiian crew technician and played by Peter Tuiasosopo.

1. 1993 (Street Fighter)

Version 1: 1993 Capcom Street Fighter II carded assortment, #7
Fig. #0444: Sumo Wrestler	Fighting Style: Sumo
	head: Edmond Honda (93) arms: Edmond Honda (93) torso/waist: Edmond Honda (93) legs: Edmond Honda (93)
	Accessories: blue cloth skirt; blue sword (92 Storm Shadow's); blue sword (92 Dojo's); blue knife (92 Slice's Butterfly sword); two blue dueling knives (93 Banzai's); blue sickle (92 Dojo's, no string or counterweight); blue battle axe (92 Dice's); blue figure stand
	Edmond Honda has been trained since birth to take his place as the greatest sumo wrestler to ever step into the ring. Upon receiving the title of "Yokozuna" or grand champion, Honda was shocked to learn that the rest of the world did not consider sumo wrestling a true sport. Outraged, he has vowed to prove that sumo wrestlers are the greatest fighters in the world. A strict disciplinarian, Honda guides his pupils with a stern hand. He understands that goals are reached only through hard work and dedication. Quick and extremely powerful, Honda's greatest advantage is his size. He loves to pound his opponents into corners and then knock them out with a quick flurry of his Hundred Hand Slap. Motto: "It's only natural that a Sumo should become the world's strongest."
Toy Notes: Featured in the Street Fighter commercial. Performs a head-butt when his legs are squeezed together. Item #81091.

DHALSIM - personal name, apparently original

Char. #278, 8th Street Fighter individual

Indian, born November 22, 1952. 6'0, 148 lbs.

Game Notes: pacifistic protagonist, marked by long-range, shape-shifting and levitating moves.

Movie Notes: Portrayed as a humble but corrupted doctor working for Bison and played by Roshan Seth.

1. 1993 (Street Fighter)

Version 1: 1993 Capcom Street Fighter II carded assortment, #8
Fig. #0445: Yoga Fighter	Fighting Style: Yoga
	head: Dhalsim (93) arms: Dhalsim (93) torso: Dhalsim (93) waist: Dhalsim (93) legs: Dhalsim (93)
	Accessories: purple machete (88 Spearhead's); two purple dueling knives (93 Night Creeper's); purple sword (93 Night Creeper's); purple bow (88 Storm Shadow's); purple sickle (92 Dojo's, no string or counterweight); purple figure stand
	Over the course of his life, Dhalsim has sought to unify his mind, body, and soul through the discipline of Yoga. Now, as he nears his goal, Dhalsim must test himself and his skills before he can rise to a higher state of consciousness. By controlling his mind and body, Dhalsim is able to extend his arms and legs great distances. However, Dhalsim's greatest skill is his patience. He knows that he does not stand a chance in a slugging match. Instead, he concentrates on using his unique abilities to keep his enemies at a distance and to slowly wear them down. While Dhalsim will do everything he can to win, he will never hurt his opponent more than necessary. Motto: "I will meditate then destroy you."
Toy Notes: Featured in the Street Fighter commercial, with emphasis on the second syllable ("seem"). Dhalsim shares Slice's action move. Item #81092.

ZANGIEF - personal name, apparently original.

Char. #279, 9th Street Fighter individual

Russian, born June 1, 1956. 7'0, 340 lbs.

Game Notes: minor protagonist marked by close-range grappling and evasion moves

Movie Notes: Portrayed as a comic-relief lackey of M. Bison and played by Andrew Brynarski.

1. 1993 (Street Fighter)

Version 1: 1993 Capcom Street Fighter II carded assortment, #9
Fig. #0446: Russian Bear Wrestler	Fighting Style: Wrestling
	head: Zangief (93), Dreadnok Crusher (04) arms: Gnawgahyde (89), Zangief (93), Dreadnok Crusher (04) torso: Gnawgahyde (89), Zangief (93), Dreadnok Crusher (04) waist: BAT (91, 03/I), Zangeif (93), Inferno BAT (03), Headhunter BAT (08) legs: BAT (91, 03/I), Zangeif (93), Inferno BAT (03)
	Accessories: orange submachine gun (88 Hit & Run's Colt 635); orange assault rifle (90 Ambush's EM-2 bullpup); orange machine gun (91 Big Ben's M240); orange spring missile launcher (93 Bazooka's, with orange trigger); orange grappling hook missile (92 Cutter's) and string; two orange missiles (common for 93 Joes); orange figure stand
	Many believe that Zangief entered the tournament out of his fierce respect for his country, but they are only partially correct. Zangief loves his country, but he loves to stomp on his opponents even more. What else would you expect from a man who wrestles bears for fun? Good natured with a great sense of humor, Zangief loves to fight. He left the Russian Wrestling Federation because of lack of competition and now seeks suitable opponents wherever he can find them. Totally fearless, Zangief is more than willing to walk into a punch as long as he can grab his opponent and drive them into the pavement with his Spinning Pile Driver. Motto: "My strength is much greater than yours."
Toy Notes: Featured in the Street Fighter commercial. Item #81093.

VEGA - Spanish surname meaning meadow-dweller.

Char. #280, 10th Street Fighter individual

Spanish, born January 27, 1967. 6'0, 208 lbs.

Game Notes: mid-level boss, marked by speed, aerial attacks, a claw weapon, and low defense.

Movie Notes: Given only a small part and played by Jay Tavare.

1. 1993 (Street Fighter)

Version 1: 1993 Capcom Street Fighter II carded assortment, #10
Fig. #0447: Spanish Ninja	Fighting Style: Spanish Ninjitsu
	head: Vega (93) arms: Banzai (93), Vega (93) torso: Banzai (93), Vega (93) waist: Banzai (93), Vega (93) legs: Banzai (93), Vega (93)
	Accessories: gold sword (92 Storm Shadow's); gold sword (92 Dojo's); gold knife (92 Slice's Butterfly sword); two gold dueling knives (93 Banzai's); gold sickle (92 Dojo's, no string or counterweight); gold battle axe (92 Dice's); gold figure stand
	Of noble blood, Vega has successfully blended the Japanese art of Ninjitsu with the skills he learned as a matador. The result is a beautiful—yet fearsome—ballet which has earned him the nickname of the "Spanish Ninja." Vain and egotistical, Vega lives by the philosophy that beauty is strength. Despising anything ugly, Vega views himself as "perfect" and uses a mask to prevent his face from becoming scarred in battle. Used by M. Bison primarily as an assassin, Vega often dispatches his opponents by using his claw. Motto: "Handsome fighters never lose battles."
Toy Notes: Featured in the Street Fighter commercial. Vega shares Banzai's attack move. Item #81094.

BALROG - fiery dragon-like creature from J.R.R. Tolkien's fiction.

Char. #281, 11th Street Fighter individual

American, born September 4, 1968. 6'5, 252 lbs.

Game Notes: antagonist marked by punch attacks. In the original Japanese version, the character was named Mike Bison. For the American release, names were rotated so that the main boss received the name M. Bison.

Movie Notes: Changed to a protagonist, Chun-Li's cameraman and companion to Edmond Honda. Played by Grand L. Bush.

1. 1993 (Street Fighter)

Version 1: 1993 Capcom Street Fighter II carded assortment, #11
Fig. #0448: Heavyweight Boxer	Fighting Style: Boxing
	head: Balrog (93), Lt. Clay Moore (07) arms: Big Boa (87), Balrog (93) torso: Big Boa (87), Balrog (93) waist: Big Boa (87), Balrog (93), Dreadnok Road Pig (04) legs: Big Boa (87), Balrog (93)
	Accessories: two red boxing gloves (87 Big Boa's, no Cobra emblem); black sniper rifle (90 Rock-Viper's PSG-1); black machine gun (92 Destro's XL-14); red spring missile launcher (93 Astro Viper's, with black trigger); black grappling hook missile (92 Cutter's) and string; two black missiles (93 Astro Viper's); black knife (88 Shockwave's); black figure stand
	A former heavyweight champion, Balrog was barred from professional boxing after he ignored the rules of the ring. Wild and aggressive, Balrog now makes a living brawling on the streets of Las Vegas and occasionally picks up a buck as hired muscle for M. Bison. Subscribing to the theory that whoever hits the hardest wins, Balrog is all brawn. While he can be easily outsmarted, few fighters have his strength and tenacity. Motto: "My fists will have your blood on them."
Toy Notes: Featured in the Street Fighter commercial. Item #81095.

SAGAT - personal name, apparently original.

Char. #282, 12th Street Fighter individual

Thai born July 2, 1955. 7'4, 283 lbs.

Game Notes: boss and rival to Ryu, who gave him his scar; marked by high-power, long-range attacks.

Movie Notes: Portrayed as Ken Masters' rival and played by Wes Studi.

1. 1993 (Street Fighter)

Version 1: 1993 Capcom Street Fighter II carded assortment, #12
Fig. #0449: Thai Fighter	Fighting Style: Muay Thai
	head: Sagat (93), Dreadnok Demolishor (04) arms: Sagat (93) torso: Sagat (93) waist: Sagat (93) legs: Sagat (93)
	Accessories: two purple claw gauntlets (88 Storm Shadow's); purple sword (92 Storm Shadow's); purple sword (92 Dojo's); purple knife (93 Scarlett's); purple sword (93 Scarlett's); purple nunchaku (92 Nunchuk's); purple figure stand
	Once called "King of the Street Fighters," Sagat reigned supreme until his narrow defeat at the hands of Ryu. Humiliated at his loss, he now plans to regain the title at any cost. Sagat's Muay Thai fighting style is thought to be the most powerful in the world. With the exception of M. Bison, no other fighter comes close to his overall fighting ability. At heart an honorable man, Sagat is tortured by his loss to Ryu and will side with anyone who will give him the chance or experience needed to regain the title. Motto: "You are not a fighter, you are a beginner."
Toy Notes: Featured in the Street Fighter commercial. Sagat's arms move opposite each other in a special attack move. Item #81096.

Character Contributions

Edmond Honda

Sumo Wrestler

Yoga Fighter

Russian Bear Wrestler

Spanish Ninja

Heavyweight Boxer

Muay Thai Fighter

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